Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sites
Pilots and supporting servicemembers involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal.
Pentagon & Congress
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
Air Force helps transport 78,000 pounds of infant formula to US
President Joe Biden authorized the use of Air Force planes for the effort, dubbed “Operation Fly Formula,” because no commercial flights were available.
3 Air Force cadets who refused vaccine won’t be commissioned
As of Saturday, the Air Force is the only military academy, so far, where cadets are not being commissioned due to vaccine refusal.
Milley tells West Point cadets technology will transform war
The top U.S. military officer delivered remarks to graduating cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Belarusians join war seeking to free Ukraine and themselves
Belarusians are among those who have answered a call for foreign fighters to join the International Legion for the Territorial Defense of Ukraine.
How the last VFW post in one city is shaking things up
New Orleans’ last remaining Veterans of Foreign Wars post is breaking the mold.
US, South Korea open to expanded military drills to deter North
U.S. President Joe Biden said cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea shows “our readiness to take on all threats together.”
Lawmakers urge DoD to take action to curb rising commissary prices
Stop requiring commissaries to make a profit, lawmakers say.
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group deploys from Yokosuka
During its last deployment, which concluded in October, the Reagan not only operated in U.S. 7th Fleet but also 5th Fleet to support the withdrawal of U.S. and coalition forces from Afghanistan.
IPPS-A rollout still on track after initial delay, Army says
The Army says its new master human resources platform is on track for full implementation Sept. 30.
